Tag: bond

Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $11.3 Million Bond Sale

admin — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:30:17 +0000

In an announcement today, Japanese firm Metaplanet revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by issuing $11.3 million worth of bonds to fund the purchase.

November 17th, 2024, Gold Chartbook — Pullback into the last FOMC meeting in 2024

admin — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:58:40 +0000

November 17th, 2024, Gold Chartbook — Pullback into the last FOMC meeting in 2024

Gold prices came under significant pressure following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Over all, gold plummeted more than 9% since its new all time-high at USD 2,790 on Wednesday, 30th of October, 2024. This substantial decline came as no surprise as we had anticipated a wave of profit-taking in the gold-market.

Uncertainty Looms For Crypto As SEC And CFTC Leadership Transitions Unfold Under Trump

admin — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:00:10 +0000

As Donald Trump prepares to take office for another term, speculation is intensifying regarding the future of crypto regulation, particularly concerning the leadership of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Recent social media posts by FOX journalist Eleanor Terret suggest that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler may be on the verge of resigning, possibly before Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.

AirDAO’s $AST Token Presale Goes Live Following $HBR Success

admin — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:38:09 +0000

AirDAO’s $HBR token presale has surpassed expectations, marking a successful launch for the first of three innovative tokens under the Star Fleet Initiative. With significant early participation, the $HBR presale has highlighted the strong demand for AirDAO’s accessible DeFi products, and excitement is already building for the $AST presale, set to launch soon.

How Can a Startup Avoid Being Taken for a Ride by an Investor?

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:59:55 +0000

In the US system, when investors purchase convertible notes from a startup, the startup issues the shares to all investors simultaneously and pledges them as collateral for each c.n. transaction.

\ This allows each investor to claim a fixed stake and, importantly, a % of the shares or a fixed amount of the return on the debt instrument.

\ Let's consider an example of a Seed investment in startup that has released an MVP and attracted some initial clients: \n

The convertible notes are backed by a 12% equity stake for $3m.

Roll-ups: Here's Why It's The Ultimate Solution To The Blockchain Scalability Issue

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:28:13 +0000

Introduction

'What use are the key features of blockchain if it can’t efficiently handle a large number of users at a time?' This question concerns the scalability issue the blockchain ecosystem is currently facing.

\ Blockchain technology possesses several significant features that have led to its wide adoption across several industries. One of its key features is decentralization, which ensures the blockchain is not controlled by a single entity and provides a trustless system.

Justin Drake Unveils ‘The Beam Chain’: A Vision For Ethereum Final Design

admin — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:30:49 +0000

In a significant development for the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, researchers propose redesigning the network’s consensus layer, aiming to enhance scalability, decentralization, and security.

During a presentation at DevCon in Bangkok on Tuesday, Justin Drake, an Ethereum Foundation researcher, introduced the concept of “Beam Chain,” a new consensus layer intended to replace the existing Beacon Chain.

Blackstone’s Hipgnosis closes $1.47bn asset-backed securities transaction

admin — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:22:02 +0000

Blackstone’s Hipgnosis has successfully completed a $1.47 billion music rights asset-backed securities transaction (i.e. bond offering). The ABS deal, referred to as Lyra 24-2, sees investment giant Blackstone raise $1.47 billion in debt financing backed by royalties from the 45,000-song Hipgnosis Songs Fund portfolio it acquired in July. Blackstone acquired Hipgnosis Songs Fund‘s assets from HSF’s then-public shareholders in a transaction worth USD $1.584 billion. Source: Blackstone’s Hipgnosis closes $1.47bn asset-backed securities transaction

Is Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare a Ticking Time Bomb or Timely Solution?

admin — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:10:45 +0000

Artificial intelligence, the ability of computer systems or digitally controlled robots to perform human-like activities is the biggest new innovation in the world of technology. Over the years, digital computers have been programmed to carry out complex tasks like discovering proof for mathematical theorems or playing chess with master proficiency.

Best Manga Panels EVER MADE | The EMOTIONAL CLIFFHANGERS!

admin — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:51:43 +0000

As my brother lost himself in the world of Naruto, he noticed that a group of young readers had gathered around him. They were all manga enthusiasts who frequented Manga Mania regularly. My brother, though initially shy, found himself engrossed in a passionate discussion about the characters, the plot twists, and the art style.

How MicroStrategy Exposes the Absurdity of the Stock Market

admin — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:17:21 +0000

This year, MicroStrategy bought over $700 million in Bitcoin. That’s on top of more than $6 billion acquired in prior years.

\ Not bad for a company that’s barely profitable and loses money in most quarters.

\ Its most recent earnings presentation laid out a plan to buy another $42 billion in Bitcoin.

What’s the market saying about the Trump win?

admin — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

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After Trump’s election win was confirmed (and with a likely sweep of Congress), markets began to digest the news.

Analyst Reveals Why Bitcoin Price Crashed From $73,000 To $69,000

admin — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:00:08 +0000

November began with an unexpected downturn in the crypto market as Bitcoin, which had gone on a bull run in the last week of October, rapidly lost its momentum.

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Trial Adjourned Until April 2025

admin — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:30:21 +0000

In the latest development in the ongoing prosecution of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, the presiding judge has adjourned the much-awaited trial until April 2025. This decision will see the money laundering and sanctions violations charges against the crypto developer drag on for at least the next five months.

UBS launches tokenized treasury fund on Ethereum

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:16:11 +0000

UBS deepens its crypto strategy with a new tokenized fund, following digital bond transactions and structured note issuances.

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